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Chidorigafuchi is a moat located in the northwest of the Japanese Imperial Palace, and it is said the name comes from the moat's shape, which resembles plovers (chidori in Japanese).

During the Cherry Blossom Season in late March annually, the blossoms of about 260 cherry trees of different species, such as Somei-Yoshino and Oshima-Zakura, will cover a 700m long pedestrian path. The trees are lit up at night in the cherry blossom season, and a gorgeous tunnel of flowers creates an especially magical atmosphere.